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UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare Programs

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a $25 million gift commitment from Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife Linda ’78,...

Join Us for CCL Virtual Lunch & Learn

On February 4, UNCW’s Watson College will host a virtual Lunch & Learn for aspiring Community College leaders.

UNCW Will Resume Normal Operations Saturday

UNCW will resume normal operations on Saturday, Jan. 25. Until then, the university will extend Condition 2 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24....

UNCW to Cancel Classes and Remain in Condition 2 Through Friday, Jan. 24

Classes and campus events are cancelled through Friday, Jan. 24. UNCW plans to remain in Condition 2 for employees through 5 p.m., Friday.

UNCW Classes Cancelled, Condition 2 in Effect for Thursday

UNCW plans to remain in Condition 2 for employees through 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Classes and campus events are cancelled through Thursday.

UNCW Will Close on Wednesday Due to Winter Weather Conditions

Based on National Weather Service winter weather advisories for Wilmington and the surrounding region, UNCW will be closed through Wednesday, Jan....

UNCW Climbs in 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs Rankings

UNCW has climbed in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” rankings, demonstrating its commitment to academic...

Join us to Celebrate Cindy Wiseman's Retirement

Faculty, staff, students and colleagues across campus are invited to join the Watson College of Education as we celebrate Cindy Wiseman’s...

Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed.

Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed. has dedicated 31 years to teaching, including 18 years as the director of the B Betty Holden Stike...

UNCW Graduates Embark on New Journeys

Approximately 2,500 graduates embarked on a journey in their lives on Dec. 14, equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences to help shape...

UNCW Wins Esports Conference Championship

The UNCW Valorant Team clinched the National Esports Collegiate Conference Division V championship on Dec 4 with a finals win over the University...

Natalie Tidler '24M

We are pleased to announce that Natalie Tidler ’24M is a fall 2024 Hattie M. Strong Scholarship recipient. Natalie will graduate in December...

Ashley Swisher-Arnold '24

The Watson College is pleased to announce that Ashley Swisher-Arnold ’24 has received a fall 2024 Hattie M. Strong Scholarship. Ashley will...

New Language and Literacy Masters Aligned with National Boards

Teachers who complete a master’s degree in Language and Literacy at the Watson College can now work on national boards in Literacy:...

KDP Welcomes 39 New Members

In October, 39 Watson College of Education students were initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society that recognizes and supports...

Chad Lewis and Madeline Lewis '24

Chad Lewis is a Sergeant with UNCW Police Department. His daughter Madeline (Maddie) will graduate in December with a degree in elementary...

Tamara Walser Trains Evaluators at UN World Food Programme

WCE Professor Tamara Walser and Mike Trevisan have developed an evaluability assessment course for the United Nations World Food Programme. During...

Chris Garner '96, '05M and Jenelle Garner '28

Chris Garner ’96, ’05M is a WCE partnership teacher at Hoggard High School, where he has taught social studies for the past 24 years....

WCE Students and Alum Present at NCSTA

In November, five students and one alumna from Watson’s secondary and middle grades education programs co-presented with Amy Taylor and...

Jay Flowers '90 and Olivia Flowers '25

Jay Flowers ’90 is an English teacher at Topsail High School and a longstanding WCE partnership teacher. His daughter Olivia is now an...

Rachel Greer Appointed Executive Director at DC Virgo

Rachel Greer assumed the role of Executive Director at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy in September. A former principal and instructional coach, she...

Larissa Malone Edits Book on Classroom Management

Larissa Malone is co-editor of “Decolonizing Classroom Management: A Critical Examination of the Cultural Assumptions and Norms in...

WCE Honors Tracy Hargrove, Kathy Fox and Brian Brinkley

On November 13, faculty, staff, students and colleagues across campus gathered at the Watson College of Education to celebrate the careers of Drs....

$300,000 Kenan Trust Award will support TAs to Teachers

The Watson College of Education has been awarded $300,000 from the Kenan Trust to support Teaching Assistants transitioning to fully licensed...

Teachers Create Joy in Teaching Network

Jeremy Buie, Jessica Harvey ’12M, Sydney Hoover ’24, Kylee Maarschalk, Matt Taylor ’24M and Nicole Turner ’24M - with...

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